I think the time has come for me to jump the iPhone ship. The announcement of the
Google version of the Galaxy S4 at I/O was the clincher. But I am not 100% sold on the idea, mainly because the S4 is an ugly brute, but also because I fear for the apps and innovation I will miss. Help me out, specifically in finding a worthy replacement for my beloved
Mailbox app.
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posted by 0bvious
on May 18, 2013 -
11 answers
My mom moved to Mexico recently, and I have had a hard time contacting her via phone. She's staying with relatives of her boyfriend, but it seems like she's not able to use their phone to make international calls. I'd like to get her a mobile phone that she can use to call me and her other kids (or anybody else), but I'm a bit overwhelmed by what I'm finding with google - a lot of which seems targeted to making international calls from the US to other countries or just seems spammy.
What is a good way to buy a phone here and send it to Mexico?
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posted by jeoc
on May 1, 2013 -
5 answers
I was verbally abused by a terrible employee at an AT&T store but they're not part of the corporate machine. What do I do?
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posted by cachondeo45
on Apr 24, 2013 -
13 answers
I have not been able to find a definitive answer on this question.
If I am eligible for an upgrade on my Verizon mobile phone, can I buy a new phone at upgrade price without activating it?
If not, what is the minimum amount of time it needs to be activated?
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posted by jozxyqk
on Mar 13, 2013 -
5 answers
Looking for prepaid phone recommendations for an older person in the US. No smartphone, no texting, just very occasional outgoing voice calls.
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posted by Ookseer
on Dec 12, 2012 -
11 answers
Cell phone plans filter: I want a cell phone-sized Android device to mostly use on WiFi, and the Nexus 4 may be the right one. But I might use occasional cell voice & data - help me get that voice & data as cheaply as possible.
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posted by Tehhund
on Oct 31, 2012 -
17 answers
Can someone tell me how I can confirm my location (in the UK) of where I was a couple/few weeks ago please. At the time I was using an HTC Hero phone on the O2 network.
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posted by sockpim
on Oct 22, 2012 -
11 answers
Is there a way to talk make a Facetime call from an Android phone to an iPad?
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posted by Vorteks
on Sep 14, 2012 -
7 answers
Please help me with recommendations for a mobile/cell phone for my hard of hearing Father in Law.
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posted by wwax
on Aug 29, 2012 -
4 answers
I need a no-contract SIM for Italy that offers texting and unlimited Internet. I have a similar set up with Virgin Mobile France for 16€/month, I just want a SIM for the times travel to Italy, which is maybe once every other month for a few days. Are there any other mobile providers in Italy besides TIM?
posted by matrushka
on Jul 12, 2012 -
6 answers
Is there a phone out there with a battery life like they used to have that can still let me check facebook every now and then?
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posted by smoke
on Jul 2, 2012 -
19 answers
Looking for a simple, free or open source solution to flip mobile phone videos from landscape to portrait (and vice versa), preferable under Windows 7 (64 bits).
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posted by MartinWisse
on Jun 13, 2012 -
3 answers
My mobile phone is suddenly getting lots (more than 30 in the last 18 hours) of phone calls from "unknown" numbers and numbers with strange area codes. No voicemails are left. In many cases, the leading three digits don't appear to be area codes used in North America (examples include 375, 736, and 486), so these could be calls from outside the U.S. and Canda. What's going on? What should I do?
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posted by Area Man
on May 17, 2012 -
11 answers
i have a boost mobile feature phone. i'm on a pay as you go plan. the phone has been off for several days, yet i continue to see data charges. whats going on?
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posted by sammich
on Apr 4, 2012 -
3 answers
Could I potentially ruin my Iphone (which I love) if I take it to some guy suggested by T-Mobile to get it unlocked because AT&T won't give me the unlock code.
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posted by victoriab
on Jan 27, 2012 -
17 answers
I'm having a heck of a time accessing our exchange server on my personal android phone
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posted by jander03
on Dec 9, 2011 -
10 answers
The internal speaker quality on most cellphones I've tried seems abysmal, yet no one else I've talked to seems to notice/care -- even those whose cell phones I've tried and which are terrible in exactly the same way. So: (i) Have I just had a string of bad luck with cell phones? (ii) Does anyone else notice this? and (iii) Is there a cellphone review site that actually rates speaker quality on cellphones? Or, better yet: (iv) Are there cellphones that have an equalizer I could use to adjust the speaker to my heart's content?
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posted by matlock expressway
on Oct 9, 2011 -
13 answers
Please recommend me a smartphone that is actually durable (won't break when I drop it on the floor).
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posted by sockpim
on Oct 9, 2011 -
32 answers
My cousin is moving to Dublin to go to medical school in two weeks. When he gets there, he wants to sign up for a mobile phone plan. He intends to get an iPhone 4 (not negotiable), and cannot wait until the 5 is announced for prices to drop. But which carrier does he go with?
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posted by jeather
on Aug 18, 2011 -
8 answers
Recommendations for accessing the Internet during a two-week U.S. vacation. Can I buy a suitable 'pay you go' (non-contract) SIM card in the U.S. for this purpose?
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posted by fakelvis
on Aug 17, 2011 -
14 answers
The only un-awesome thing about my new apartment near Tempe, AZ is that neither I nor my roommates are receiving any signal strength on our cell phones due to the low mountains surrounding our location. We all have differerent providers (T-Mobile, Verizon, & AT&T) and not a lot of money. Please help me find a cellular signal booster that doesn't cost an arm and a leg or more than $100. I don't even know how to begin.
posted by _paegan_
on Aug 5, 2011 -
13 answers
My firm needs to tape and retain all mobile calls to be inlinewith FSA regulations from November 2011. What to do? Solutions?
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posted by priorpark17
on May 23, 2011 -
4 answers
I'm looking for a cheapish mobile phone that can do basic internet chores (facebook, email, basic web stuff). I can't afford a smartphone or the monthly contract that comes with them. I am in the UK. Do you have a phone in this category that you like/hate? What would you recommend? Extensive information about my personal needs and whims follows:
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posted by nowonmai
on Dec 30, 2010 -
7 answers
microSDHC: Is there any difference between Class 2, 4, or 6 with regards to the speed of accessing or interacting aps/programs on a phone?
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posted by Feisty
on Dec 27, 2010 -
8 answers
What do I need to do, or what do I need to be aware of, to use mobile data on a Nexus One using a Softbank rental SIM card in Japan?
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posted by Vorteks
on Nov 3, 2010 -
2 answers
I want to insure an HTC Desire mobile phone in the UK for all the usual stuff (theft, damage, loss, etc.) Does anyone have a recommendation for an insurer/policy?
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posted by alby
on Oct 11, 2010 -
3 answers
What is a cheap, minimalistic CDMA mobile phone (something along the lines of the
Blue Chip VX1)? The interwebs haven't turned up anything for me, really.
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posted by nrobertson
on Aug 19, 2010 -
5 answers
Germany filter: What is my best option for a low-priced cell phone plan that will ideally include cheap international calling? No data, contracts possible.
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posted by naturalog
on Jul 16, 2010 -
8 answers
What is at fault for Last.fm and Pandora's terrible reliability on my Android phone, and is there anything I can do about it?
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posted by Vorteks
on Jun 8, 2010 -
9 answers
Help me decide whether to buy a Nexus One. Unusual questions about switching service providers, SIMs, and international options inside.
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posted by Vorteks
on Mar 25, 2010 -
22 answers
I'm going to Spain for a bit and want, if possible, to get a pay-as-you-go Spainish sim card for my (unlocked) iPhone that will allow me to use data at a reasonable price. Does anyone know if such a product exists in Spain? I don't speak Spanish so bonus points if it's possible to buy one over the internet and have it shipped to me in the UK (though I know that's unlikely)...
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posted by ascullion
on Mar 14, 2010 -
5 answers
Ever since I was
pointed towards
Umbrella Today I've yet to be caught out in the rain without an umbrella. I'd quite like to find other free services that automatically send a text message alert. It can be about whatever, doesn't have to be weather related at all. I live in Providence, Rhode Island.
posted by Kattullus
on Jan 20, 2010 -
13 answers
What relatively cheap mobile phone will help me enjoy a bit of digital life while i wait to replace my lost iPhone 6-8 months from now?
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posted by madeinitaly
on Jan 18, 2010 -
8 answers
How can I keep my old cell number, and forward all calls to my new work cell? Reliability is key, not-expensive is good.
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posted by CruiseSavvy
on Jan 15, 2010 -
12 answers
I would like to buy a nice new cell phone with a physical keyboard to replace a broken G1. Please help me with any knowledge about the Droid or the Cliq or any other suggestions you may have!
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posted by Greg Nog
on Dec 2, 2009 -
19 answers
Could I have messed up my cellphone's reception when I replaced its casing? I recently replaced the casing on my phone: taking my phone apart, unscrewing lots of things, then putting the phone into a new case. I just followed online instructions; I don't have a lot of experience with these sorts of things. I can't remember when it started, but my phone seems to say "Emergency Calls Only" or "No Carrier" quite regularly now, and I never noticed it doing this in the past. Is there something I can do to fix it?
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posted by surenoproblem
on Nov 19, 2009 -
5 answers
How can I remember to always put my mobile phone on silent before meetings or seminars? And to turn the sound back on when the meeting is over? Any useful tricks? I don't seem to have a problem remembering this in artistic environments, only in work environments.
posted by grouse
on Oct 1, 2009 -
18 answers
